Should I move to Milan?

Milan, Italy has a cost of living 23.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 76.6). It is ranked #69 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 67.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Milan?

The cost of living in Milan is 23.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 76.6). Groceries are 20.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 24.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,087 per month. Local purchasing power index is 67.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Italy?

In Italy, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,706 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.1%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #69 of 546 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Milan?

23.4% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-23.4%

vs NYC

EUR 1,087

Affitto stimato a

EUR 2,706

Stipendio netto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Milan?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in Italy → EUR 2,706/mese netto dopo le tasse (35.1% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Italy → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Milan

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

76.6 Above average

Affitto

41.6 Affordable

Generi Alimentari

79.9 Above average

Ristoranti

75.8 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

67.0 Moderate

Affitto stimato a Milan

1 camera — Centro città EUR 1,087/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 815/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 1,893/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Stipendio netto (35.1% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Italy →

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Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Milan — in pochi secondi.

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